David Acaye

Some Background

He attended Awach primary school and later Gulu High School for O and A level certificates.

After school he pursued his interests and gained a certificate in computers and motor vehicle technology.

In 2009 he joined Wild Frontiers as a river guide based at Murchison Falls on the river Nile. He was promoted to Boat Captain and started to learn of his skill and interest in fishing. David obtained his certification in Power Boat Operating and Handling from the Royal Yachting Association in Mombasa, Kenya during 2012.

With experience on the river, David was offered a position as a Trainee Safari Guide allowing him to broaden his guiding and vehicle driving experience being responsible for guests traveling by road in safari vehicles. David’s certification in 4×4 driving driving (high/low range and defensive) was completed in 2014. He also completed the first level of professional guiding certification from Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA) during 2015.

David is currently based up country near the Bwindi area and hosts many of the clients flying into this area for gorilla trekking as well moving to Murchison Falls National Park regularly for guiding of fishing safaris.

David is a very personable guide and with his love of relating stories he has heard from his grandfather about Uganda’s traditions along with his sense of humor he has already become a firm favorite for repeat guests.

Even when David is not working he can still be found practicing his fishing skills or reading up on his wildlife knowledge as he finds this relaxing and enjoyable. His other great area of interest is football, whether that be watching or playing.

RECENT TESTIMONIALS

Our guide for the first part of the tour, Joseph Mutebi, was outstanding. In addition to being a very safe driver, he was very attentive to our needs and made us feel most welcome in Uganda from the first moment we stepped out of the airport arrivals hall. He has an exceptionally sharp eye for spotting birds (and other wildlife), and a keen ear for bird calls as well. He was very patient and proficient in helping us to locate and see what he had spotted, and he could identify the birds as quickly and accurately as the local guides (even with their specialized local knowledge). We had a nice birding rhythm and a great tour with Joseph, and we were very sorry when we had to say goodbye to him midway through our tour. We have travelled extensively in southern and eastern Africa, and we can honestly say that Joseph is one of the finest guides we have encountered.

Mr Lund

Mr Lund (Uganda – exceptionally sharp eye for spotting birds)

I’m just back from a great trip to Botswana. We had a wonderful time. The accommodations were first class, the transports were seamless, and we saw a lot of animals. Thank you for all your work putting the itinerary together and making the reservations.

Catherine

Catherine Griffith (Wonderfull Botswana trip)

We want to thank you for the wonderful itinerary that you developed for us last week in Botswana and Zimbabwe. We enjoyed each area and all that they had to offer. But, we had to admit that our favorite was Moremi Crossing. The people, food, accomodations and activities were delightful, personable and relaxing.

Again, many thanks for making our African experience so memorable.

Sincerely Ed and Elizabeth Griffith

Ed and Elizabeth Griffith (Botswana & Zimbabwe Safari)

Hi I just wanted to tell you that we stayed at your Serengeti Wilderness Camp, and it was just terrific. It was a great blend of simple and rustic, but still comfortable. Mostly, I wanted to compliment the staff. They were all very professional and saw to our every need. And highest marks must go to your amazing chef. I wish we could have stayed long enough to try every menu. If he opened a restaurant in Los Angeles, people would flock to it! So thank you so much! I have relatives planning to come to Tanzania in the fall- do you have your rates for that time set? It would be two couples in two separate tents.

Thanks so much! Joe Correll

Joe Correll (Terrific stay at Serengeti Wilderness Camp)

It was nothing short of amazing. There was sooooooo much about the trip and country that amazed us, we were totally impressed. The serengeti lived up to it’s reputation for viewing and the crater – “WOW”!! – at one stage I turned to Syd and said “I think this is what the garden of Eden was like” it is definately one thing that should go on everyone’s bucket list.

Lauraine Reese

Lauraine Reese (Serengeti Adventure)

Thank you for following up. We had a wonderful time on our safari! Our guide, John Lantara was excellent, the accommodations were great, and generally the food was quite good. They gave us far too much food, we were stuffed by the end. I’m surprised our flight from Serengeti could get off the ground 🙂

Best regards, Karyn

Karyn Mackie (Tanzania Safari)

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